Repeat order for fish transporter

The new ship is a sister to an earlier order, which is due for delivery in June this year. The latest contract includes options for two more vessels of the same type. The vessel will be built at Zamakona in Spain, with expected delivery in early 2014, and late 2014 and mid 2015 for the options. The vessels are to the Rolls-Royce NVC 386 design, featuring a diesel-electric propulsion plant based on two C6 diesel engines and a hybrid shaft generator which reduces onboard energy consumption. Considerable emphasis has been placed on living quarters and working environment for the crew in anticipation of long periods at sea. The ship can carry around 400t of live fish, in temperature-controlled tanks.

Monrad Hide, Rolls-Royce general manager – fishing vessels said: “This new vessel will be built according to the same specifications as the first with a high level of technology and environmental solutions. Our innovative hull design ensures cost effective operations and fuel efficiency as well as low emissions to air and sea.”